Police investigating a string of burglaries on Generes Drive in Harahan arrested a suspect in the case. Ronald McKnight, 26, of 1616 Hickory Ave., Harahan, was taken into custody Friday (Jan. 22) in connection with the burglaries, which occurred in the 1500, 1600 and 2100 blocks of Generes Drive, Harahan Police Chief Tim Walker said. Authorities did not release any...
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Harahan police arrested a 78-year-old man accused of molesting two minors. John Palmisano Jr. was booked Oct. 6 with two counts of molestation of a juvenile and two counts of sexual battery, Harahan Police Chief Tim Walker said. Palmisano is accused of inappropriately touching a 12-year-old, Walker said. The second victim, now an adult, was molested between the ages of...
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Narcotics officers from several federal, state and local law enforcement agencies will be collecting unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter medication Saturday (Sept. 26) as part of the 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The drive, spearheaded by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, targets prescription drugs that often misused or abused, leading to accidental poisonings and overdoses. The DEA's...
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Harahan police arrested a Chicago man accused of injuring an officer while resisting arrest. Tyrone Scott, 25, was booked with battery of a police office, resisting arrest by violence and attempted simple escape, Harahan Police Chief Tim Walker said. Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Colonial Club Drive in Harahan after receiving reports of two men going door-to-door,...
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